Mouth-watering Street Foods of Surat

Surti Ghari

Surti Ghari is a round shaped sweet delicacy prepared from roasted semolina, Mawa (condensed milk), sugar, sweet fillings of dry-fruits, like- pistachio, almonds etc. and garnished with pure Desi Ghee. This traditional sweet dish is relished on the first day of Navratri. Available in many varieties and flavours, this delicacy is a highly sought after dessert for which people queue up around sweet shops.

Naankhatai

Originated in Surat, scrumptious Naankhatai is an authentic traditional eggless cookie or shortbread biscuit. It is prepared from the fine flour dough, with or without gram flour (Besan) and semolina (Rava/Suji) seasoned with powdered sugar, pure Ghee (clarified butter) or butter (salted or unsalted), a pinch of salt, ground green cardamom, baking soda and garnished with pistachio. These delicious Indian biscuits are ideal to be relished as tea-time snacking and available in different flavors. Although, the delicacy-Naankhatai is now available across India, but the Naankhatai of Surat has a unique flavor and taste of its own.

Surti Locho

Craving to eat something special? Surti Locho is one delectable option to try for. Prepared same as Gujarati Dhokla, this dish is made from steamed batter of grinded Chana Dal and flattened rice (Poha). Seasoning of regular spices and condiments like spicy green chutney and green chilies served with it lend an exceptional flavor to this delicacy making you yearn for more.

Surti Sev Khamani

Yet another Surti dish prepared from grinded Chana Dal but served in a completely different manner, Sev Khamani is a treat for your palate. Array of indigenous spices and the traditional sweet and sour taste makes this dish even more special and delicious. While serving, it is garnished with crispy Sev and pomegranates making it incredibly flavoursome.

Surti Khaja

Crisp and flaky Surti Khaja is available with both sweet and salty flavors. Prepared by deep frying the fine flour dough portions mixed with excess of butter and seasoned with spices like pepper, red chili powder and baking soda, this delectable treat is something you can’t deny. The flavor of traditional mustard oil used for deep frying perks up its deliciousness.

Raswala Khaman

Extremely delicious and unique, Rasawala Khaman is widely popular in the city of Surat. Khaman Dhokla is poured over with Dal made tangy with the tamarind and tomato water and spiced with regular spices. Lip smacking Raswala Khaman is garnished with Namkeen Sev, diced coriander and green chilies.

Ponk Vada

Jowar, also known as Ponk in Gujarat is the key ingredient used in the preparation of Ponk Vada. Grinded batter of soaked Jowar, seasoned with the array of spices is deep fried making crisp and delicious fritters and savoured with tangy green chutney. This Surti delicacy is the best tea time snack and can be relished anytime.

Undhiyu

Popular delicacy of Surat, Undhiyo is a spicy delectable mixed vegetable dry curry that goes phenomenal with round puffed Poori or Roti. Seasonal veggies, like- purple yam, sweet potatoes, potatoes, eggplant, raw bananas, pigeon peas etc. all go into its one of a unique kind of preparation. This recipe owes its name to the Gujarati word ‘Undhu’ which means upside down, as the dish is prepared in upside down earthen pots (Matka).

Khichu

This amazingly toothsome street food of Surat is a light salted pudding to savour anytime. Main ingredients include rice flour and boiled water with cumin seeds, sesame seeds, salt and green chilies. Perked up with the ethereal taste of Gujarat, Khichu is a dish worth relishing for on your trip to Surat.

Surti Collegian

Surti Collegian is so called as it is frequently relished by the school and college students. It is nothing but spiced up peanuts (Singdana) mixed with diced onions, tomatoes and green chilies, topped with Namkeen Sev and a dash of lime. Specialty of this street food is the special Chaat Masala that roadside vendors sprinkle on it, lending an unforgettable tangy flavor to this snack.

These are some of the delectable street foods of Surat that can be easily prepared at home and are also available in the market. If you wish to know more about such delicacies and locate your nearby food joints, download the app right away!